Pole Sport trimThe Tarragona Exhibition and Congress Center hosts the First National Pole Sport Championship in the city of Tarragona. The sporting event will take place on April 23 and 24, 2016. The event is organized by the Spanish Federation of Pole Sport, Related Disciplines and ANPSFADA (Artmove Studio).

Pole Sport is a sport that brings together a combination of various disciplines. The exercises consist of an acrobatic performance with choreography that uses a vertical bar as a working tool. A technique that combines strength, elasticity, balance and rhythm. Nearly 150 athletes from all over Spain will take part in this competition, which is being held for the first time in the city of Tarragona. In its first edition, an influx of about 600 people is expected, including companions, relatives, sports fans and the organization.

The championship is open to all practitioners of this sport who are interested in showing their competitive level and the improvements achieved with their workouts throughout the year. The competition is divided into different categories according to age, level (amateurs, professionals, elite), whether they are single or double exercises and by sex (men and women). Participation prices range from € 50 to € 80. The organization of the championship also plans to sell tickets for the public which will be done online from a price of approximately € 10 (management fees not included) one day ticket.

Those interested in participating will find all the necessary documentation to register on the championship website polesportspain.org  . You will also be able to download the scoring codes and codes of conduct to learn how to get the highest rating in the exercises.

Pole Sport is considered a competitive sport similar to sports gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, etc. The athlete is evaluated by a rigorous jury where he scores according to the applicable regulations. In this first championship the jury will be made up of 2 Spanish members and the rest of foreign countries such as the USA, Hungary, Sweden, Norway, among others. The judges are certified by the International Federation of Pole Sport, a strict regulation that requires a continuous training program and the annual recertification of its members.

With this I National Pole Sport Championship, the organizers hope to achieve the necessary success to turn the event into an annual event in the city. A great opportunity for Tarragona that will host participants, companions, organizers and the general public during the two days of competition.